Engineering and Environmental Design · Engineering & Design
Renewable Energy Solutions
Designing and testing prototypes that harness wind, solar, or water energy.
Key Questions
- 1How can we maximize the energy output of a wind turbine blade?
- 2What are the limitations of using solar energy in the Irish climate?
- 3How do we store energy for use when the sun is not shining?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Energy and ForcesNCCA: Primary - Environmental Awareness
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Scientific Inquiry and the Natural World
Unit: Engineering and Environmental Design
Period: Engineering & Design
Suggested Methodologies
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